'Blue Jasmine'

Jay Bobbin

Woody Allen has directed many actors to award nominations - and, frequently, to the awards themselves - and recent Golden Globe Award winner Cate Blanchett is one of his latest beneficiaries in the title role of this fine comedy-drama.

Jasmine is a fallen socialite trying to come to grips with losing her status in New York as she attempts to start over there. Allen's script also provides parts for Alec Baldwin, Louis C.K., Bobby Cannavale, Andrew Dice Clay and Peter Sarsgaard. DVD extras: red-carpet footage; press conference. *** (PG-13: AS, P) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand)